flaw
/flɔ/
noun
- A mistake, fault, or weakness in something or someone.
- There is a small flaw in the diamond that makes it less valuable.
- Her only flaw is that she is sometimes too honest.
- The architect found a design flaw in the building's foundation.
- A mark or crack that spoils the appearance of something.
- The mirror was cheap, but it had a visible flaw in the glass.
- He returned the shirt because of a flaw in the fabric.
- The vase had a tiny flaw near the rim.
Antonyms
verb
- To spoil or weaken something by making a mistake or causing a defect.
- The artist's hesitation flawed the painting's perfect composition.
- Poor planning flawed the project from the start.
- A single error can flaw the entire experiment.